Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers pay in Virginia
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Virginia earn an average of $31,700 a year. That is $2,770 (8%) less than the U.S. average of $34,470. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $36,370.
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Average pay for lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
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Virginia vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $34,470 | $16.57 |
| Virginia | $31,700 | $15.24 |
| District of Columbia | $58,460 | $28.11 |
| Maryland | $34,970 | $16.81 |
| North Carolina | $29,100 | $13.99 |
| Tennessee | $28,400 | $13.65 |
| Kentucky | $27,610 | $13.27 |
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- Security Guards$47,070
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$38,570
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$47,230
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- Transportation Security Screeners$65,010
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$70,450
Average pay, Virginia, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers make in Virginia?
The average is $31,700 a year, and the median is $30,070. That is $2,770 (8%) less than the U.S. average of $34,470.
What is the hourly wage in Virginia?
$15.24 an hour on average; the median is $14.46.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($36,370), followed by Charlottesville, VA ($32,210). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA ($25,680).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #25 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.